Freddie's Obituary
Freddie Lee Sayler Sr., 75, of Burnettsville, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2025, at his home.
Freddie was born May 2, 1950, in Jasper County, Indiana to the late Edward Cecil and Marjorie Ellen (Trinosky) Sayler. He was a 1968 graduate of North White High School where he played basketball.
Freddie worked for Hornback Sickler, Wabash National, Sayler Tree Service, Halls Home Builders, Hanenkratt Grain, Monon Trailer and was an entrepreneur throughout his career. He was an accomplished welder, turning any idea into reality.
In his free time, Freddie enjoyed welding and riding his gator on “mole patrol”. In his earlier years, he enjoyed drag racing on US 30, and was a fan of NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon and Jimmy Johnson. Freddie took great pride in caring for his properties, especially in their appearance. Freddie also won several horseshoe competitions, always enjoying the friendships made during the competitions. Even though he could have a stubborn streak, Freddie was always willing to help those who were less fortunate. Growing up on the family farm, Freddie was a farm boy at heart and enjoyed collecting anything John Deere.
Surviving are his children, Melissa (Sean) Mace, Jessica (Nick) Rush, Tara (Kevin) Lee and Tabitha (Axel) Persaud; a son, Freddie Sayler Jr.; two sisters, Bonnie Erlich and Tammy Seward and a brother, John Sayler.
Freddie loved spending time with his family, especially his 14 grandchildren, Trey, Trystin, Devin, Waylon, Freya, Hayli, Addi, Avery, Aubree, Adric, Ivan, Isalyne, Immit and Inzo and his 3 great-grandchildren, Amilia, Oliver and Camdyn.
Preceding him in death with his parents, Ed and Marjorie are two brothers, Jim and Dale Sayler; a sister, Tressa Quasebarth and 3 nephews, Tim, Mike and Russell Sayler.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Fred L. Miller chapel of Roscka-Roth & Clapper Funeral Home; family friend, Pastor Jeff Scheffee to officiate. Interment to follow in Riverview IOOF Cemetery, Monticello.
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